Pat Thomas
Ντόπιος καλλιτέχνης highlife
Pat Thomas is a globally recognized Ghanaian vocalist and songwriter famed for his work in the highlife bands of Ebo Taylor, the Uhuru Dance Band, and the Sweet Beans during the 1970s. Awarded 1978's "Golden Voice of Africa" Pat Thomas has issued more than a dozen solo recordings of his own since 1974. He had a string of hits in the 1980s with his distinctive Burger-Highlife sound. Pat Thomas remains active to this day. He records and tours extensively with Accra's Kwashibu Area Band since 2015; in fact, his first internationally released set with current material was 2015's Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band on Strut Records. Their latest album "Obiaa!" was released in October 2019. In 2024 and 2025, Pat is featured along with Charles Amoah in the “Kwashibu Area Band plays Ghana Special Live” tour, including appearances at the WOMAD and Roskilde festivals.
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What kind of music does Pat Thomas play?+
Pat Thomas plays highlife, hiplife, afrobeat.
What are Pat Thomas live shows like?+
Pat Thomas's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
When is Pat Thomas performing next?+
Pat Thomas plays Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London on Saturday 24 October.
